Creating a questionnaire to identify trauma in immigrant children
Official title: MOSAICO: Modifying and Optimizing a Screener of Adverse Immigrant Childhood Occurrences for Trauma-Informed Care (TIC) in Pediatric Settings
Funded at Johns Hopkins University · NIH-10886858 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking to create a helpful questionnaire that will help doctors understand and support Latinx children in immigrant families who have gone through tough experiences like deportation and discrimination, so they can get the care they need to feel better.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Johns Hopkins University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Baltimore, United States) |
| Project start | July 26, 2024 |
| Project end | June 30, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $171,720 |
| NIH project number | 1K23HD111579-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-10886858 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are Latinx children aged 0-11 years from immigrant families who may have experienced trauma related to their immigration status.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not from immigrant families or who do not belong to the Latinx community may not receive benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on understanding the unique traumatic experiences faced by Latinx children in immigrant families, such as deportation and discrimination. It aims to develop and validate a trauma-informed care questionnaire (TICQ) that can be used in pediatric primary care settings to better identify and address these adverse childhood experiences (ACEs). By involving community input and utilizing qualitative research methods, the study seeks to ensure that the questionnaire is culturally relevant and effective in recognizing trauma symptoms. The ultimate goal is to improve the health and well-being of these vulnerable children through better screening and intervention.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved identification and support for immigrant children experiencing trauma, enhancing their overall health outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: Other research has shown success in using trauma-informed care approaches in pediatric settings, indicating that this methodology has potential for effective application.
Where this research is happening
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Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Martin, Keith — Johns Hopkins University
- Study coordinator: Martin, Keith
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.